Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)

Register : 2002-12-29 00:31 Update : 2021-02-05 23:45
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Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)

Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong's reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after seven years of reconstruction. The temple has various cultural assets including National Treasures, Treasures, a Natural Monument, and local cultural assets as well as 20 different buildings.

Introduction Information
Holiday
N/A (Open all year round)  
Parking
Available
Korea National Park Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-780-7700)
Hwaeomsa Temple Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-783-7600)  
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-783-7600,
+82-61-782-0019, +82-61-782-7600  
Restrooms
Available
Jeollanam-do Gurye-gun Weather Rating
2024-11-13 Good
Suitable for outdoor tourism
2024-11-14 Good
Suitable for outdoor tourism
2024-11-15 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-16 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-17 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-18 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-19 Fair
Caution advised
Initial Registration Date
2002-12-29 00:31
Last Updated
2021-02-05 23:45
Inquiry
+82-61-783-7600
Homepage
www.hwaeomsa.org
www.templestay.com
Address
[57616] 539, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Directions
[Train + Taxi] From Yongsan Station, take a train to Gurye Station.
From Gurye Station, take a taxi for approx. 10 min.